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Marion Cove

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Due to the excessive rainfall around the state, Marion Reservoir is currently about four feet above the normal conservation pool. Many campsites have been affected by this and had to be closed for safety. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we can get everything reopened as soon as possible.

Marion Cove is located near Marion Reservoir in Kansas, offering a landscape of open fields and water views. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Marion Reservoir for fishing and boating or visit the Marion County Park and Lake for additional outdoor activities.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Marion Reservoir

Overview

Marion Cove Campground is located just north of the Marion Reservoir Dam right past the Project Office. Its a primitive tent camping campground w/o electrical hookups.

Recreation

Popular activities include camping, boating, and fishing Anglers will find an abundance of channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers, and a boat ramp is provided at the campground for convenient access to the lake.

Natural Features

Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by 6,000 acres of public lands. The surrounding expanse of forest provides visitors with endless recreational activities, set against the backdrop of the sparkling lake.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby communities of Hillsboro and Marion offer additional tourist attractions. Both cities have a nationally recognized Art and Crafts show, as well as a variety of restaurants and shops.

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Location

Marion Cove is located in Kansas

Coordinates

38.380691 N
97.075302 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Available
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Market
Trash
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Water Hookups

Contact

General Info

Reservations

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Drive Time

57 min from Wichita
1 hr 3 min from Manhattan
1 hr 25 min from Topeka
1 hr 43 min from Lawrence

Lady Phyre ☆.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2025

Lakeshore Primitive Camping

There are a couple sites that you can park right next to with covered picnic tables and lots of tent only sites that are an easy walk. The reservoir is huge and accommodates boating, fishing, and swimming. It's reasonable priced at $10 per night. Reservations can be made up to 4 days in advance. #5 & #6 are right next to each other and would make a great area for larger groups. Check out Marion Cove on Recreation.gov for reservation details. Happy camping!

Site#5

Month of VisitJune

N I.

Legend

Reviewed Apr. 13, 2021

First Come First Serve

For no frills stop this is really great. Right on the water. We only saw one campsite and it was occupied.

Shannon G.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 22, 2020

Primitive campground

Marion Cove is a primitive campground at Marion Reservoir. The sites are spacious with fire rings and you are able to self register. There is a shop with bait and firewood near but not in the campground itself.

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nat C.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2020

Don't bother trying to picnic there...

I and my family drove quite a ways to enjoy this lake. My wife and I had come the week before to see if it would be a nice place to come and picnic for the day. We were impressed!! BUT... Today, unfortunately We found out this lake really caters to RVers and boaters. At least a third of the cottonwood cove area is closed (due to construction; no equipment, workers or evidence of construction on the roads or sites). We found a spot just off the boat launch that had a picnic table available. The rest of the park was full with campers. We were trying to have a relaxing "SOCIALLY DISTANCED" evening. After an hour a golf cart pulls up and tells us we couldn't picnic there we were told "The rangers are coming" and if we try to go to the other side we would meet up with the sheriff🥴. I just wanted to enjoy what my tax dollars were paying for! I asked the law lady where we could picnic. She had no idea. She finally came up with a site the campers didn't want and no where near where the kids could enjoy the water. So much for a nice quiet evening. Very disappointed with a day the family was anticipating. Note: the elderly golf cart lady was very nice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Marion Cove have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Marion Cove has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Marion Cove?

Marion Cove allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

Are fires allowed at Marion Cove?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Marion Cove, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Marion Cove have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Marion Cove does not have wifi.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Marion Cove?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Marion Cove. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Marion Cove, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Marion Cove?

There are 17 campsites at Marion Cove and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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